Freight Operations Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Tamworth, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Gleeson Recruitment Group Full time
Job Title: Road Freight Coordinator

Gleeson Recruitment Group is seeking a skilled Road Freight Coordinator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional looking to further grow their career in a well-established business.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Land Freight Supervisor in carrying out their responsibilities, aligning with the Head of Road goal to enhance the company's competitiveness and profitability.
  • Understand and implement the department's vision for effective business development, focusing on successful Import/Export land freight operations, warehouse activities, and logistics services.
  • Manage client and subcontractor relationships in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Ensure accurate and timely invoicing for all customers and clients, following SOP guidelines.
  • Complete all Import/Export processes correctly and on schedule, including financial, legal, and invoicing tasks.
  • Oversee the timely completion of all operational activities.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with sales teams, reporting new leads and handing over shipments.
  • Communicate quotations to the line manager or sales team within two hours of receipt, ensuring all quotes are documented in a standardised format.
  • Report internal leads to customer service and sales teams.
  • Collaborate with credit control to follow up on overdue customer payments.
Requirements:
  • At least 6 months of experience in a forwarding agent environment (import or export).
  • Previous experience as a Road Freight Operator or a similar role preferred.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks independently while also working effectively as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in IT tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and CRM systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in administrative functions.
  • Strong analytically skills with a keen attention to detail.

Gleeson Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. By applying, you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.



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